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Check out the specs on the V8. Was this an early preview to the LT1 in testing? Wonder who came up with those numbers?
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Didn't GM sway away from the v6tt because it provided the power but not mpg gain for a lot of added complexity and weight and cost?
Last edited by Exidous; Apr 18, 2013 at 09:51 PM.
And let's be honest the LS2 is a Gen IV block and throttle body; with a Gen III head, cam, and manifold setup (I should know I own one).
The LS7 (vette) and the L76 (Holden) were the first true Gen IV engines placed in GM cars with the L76 (Vortec 6000), and L92 in the trucks and SUV's.
Hopefully GM can enhance the Active Fuel Management system to allow for better gas mileage in multiple areas so they will not have to go to a TT V6.
Examples for AFM enhancement:
1. Set the ECM/TCM to down shift 1 gear and enable AFM at say 35mph on a level road (for the standard 6 speed auto). By increasing the engine rpm slighly with a lower gear and deactivating half of the cylinders you may improve gas mileage.
And set the system so that when the throttle exceeds 1/3 input to go back to all 8 cylinders (or 6 for the V6 engines).
-note: this is assuming the ECM can detect if the vehicle is in a incline, decline, or level environment (I would really like to know what the Gen V's ECM is capable of).
2. Set the ECM to monitor brake peddle input and vehicle speed.
If the vehicle speed is zero and brake is engaged then activate AFM and (if necessary) increase engine rpm by say 200 to 300 rpm for proper idle.
Have the ECM deactivate AFM once the brake peddle is released (so that by the time you put your foot on the gas peddle you have all cylinders available).
-note: Would not work so well for people that do left foot braking.
Just food for thought...
Gotta say I'm a little disappointed considering the 5.3L got a 40hp bump (315hp to 355hp). Was really hoping the 6.2L would also get a 40+hp increase and put out 470 or 480hp.
Its got to be the usual story - they are sandbagging the engine for the first year. Fast forward 5 years, GM bores out the block, bolts on a super charger and the same thing spits out 900 hp.
Gotta say I'm a little disappointed considering the 5.3L got a 40hp bump (315hp to 355hp). Was really hoping the 6.2L would also get a 40+hp increase and put out 470 or 480hp.



